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Distribution:Boston Weddings targets brides-to-be throughout New England, delivering nearly 65,000 copies a year to Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Newsstand 27,500Boston Weddings enjoys prominent presence at over 1,000 popular and accessible newsstand locations, including Barnes & Noble, CVS, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, and Simon shopping malls.

Upscale Retail 25,700Boston Weddings is found at the finest bridal registries and wedding vendors in the area, influencing our audience at critical times in their decision-making, and purchasing, process.

Exclusive Bridal Events 10,300Boston Weddings selects key, high-traffic bridal events taking place throughout New England, and partners with them to insure our magazine finds its way into the right hands.

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Issue: Fall/Winter 2008Space Close: April 18

Material Deadline: April 25On Sale: June 24

Issue: Spring/Summer 2008Space Close: September 19

Material Deadline: September 26On Sale: November 25

Aisle StyleThis page features four area experts

who share their advice and tips for to help brides throw the chicest

wedding possible. Each tip will come directly from the advertiser and will

also feature company information.

In Book Added Value Opportunities

In Every Issue The Planner• Fashion

• Beauty

• Body/Mind

• Registry: new and unique places to register

• “Wed”-iquette: Q&A with a wedding etiquette expert

• Man Explained: a man’s take on wedding planning

• Steal These Ideas: new and noteworthy wedding inspirations

The ExpertsA caterer, photographer, DJ, band leader, wedding

planner, bridesmaids, and three happily married

couples offer tips and advice to brides-to-be.

Venues• Reception Sites

• Destination Weddings

• Honeymoons

Features• Fashion

• Flowers/Catering

• Real New England Weddings

Resource GuideAn extensive source of more than 400 local venues,

photographers, DJs, bands, hairstylists, makeup artists,

videographers, tuxedo shops, and caterers will assist

wedding planning needs.

Online Opportunities Powered by bostonmagazine.com, Boston Weddings online features all the resources brides need to create the perfect wedding, including a planning guide, real-life wedding stories, and advice on services ranging from dressmakers to cake bakers.

Your Wedding PlannerThis comprehensive directory is the ultimate

guide to caterers, rehearsal dinner venues, shower

locations, and reception facilities in the region.

Each advertiser is listed by category and location

and is allowed up to 50 words of copy describing

the business.

Boston Weddings Big DayA weddings e-newsletter that includes events,

promotions, and editorial features by our editors.

Exclusively sponsor this newsletter and reach the

most affluent bridal audience in Boston.

Customized OpportunitiesFrom micro-sites to giveaways, the Boston Weddings

marketing team will work with you to create a

unique online opportunity that will generate

prominent visibility for your brand and message.

Contact your account executive today for more

information.

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MELT is Boston’s newest day spa located at 172 Newbury Street,

specializing in “One- Stop-Shop-ping for Brides.” Your special day

should be stress and worry free. MELT can offer you the tran-

quility that every bride deserves on the most important day of

her life.

MELT also offers limo service to pick up your bridal party leaving

you with absolutely nothing on your mind but thinking about

the fun day ahead. MELT has an exceptional staff that is profes-sionally trained to satisfy your

every need.

www.meltboston.com

Jeri Solomon Floral DesignAdd flavor! Fruits and vegetables are a beautiful seasonal complement to centerpieces and reception arrangements. Lemons and limes will accent summer flowers. Crabapples, pears, kale, and artichokes suggest the harvest at fall weddings. Cranber-ries and pomegranates are the perfect addition to December weddings.

Add flavor! Fruits and vegetables are a beautiful seasonal complement to centerpieces and reception arrangements. Lemons and limes will accent summer flowers. Crabapples, pears, kale, and artichokes suggest the harvest at fall weddings. Cranberries and pomegranates are the perfect addition to December weddings.

www.jerifloraldesign.com

MELT Priscilla of BostonMelissa Sweet Bridesmaids

Introducing bridesmaids dresses by acclaimed designer Melissa Sweet. Not

your typical bridesmaid dresses; these are elegant styles you’ll want to wear again.

Make your appointment to view the complete collection at the Priscilla of

Boston Salon, 801 Boylston Street, Boston, by calling 617.267.9070.

www.melissasweet.com

SolomonFloral Design

Add flavor! Fruits and vegetables are a beautiful seasonal comple-ment to centerpieces and reception arrangements. Lemons and

limes will accent summer flowers. Crabapples, pears, kale, and artichokes suggest the harvest at fall weddings. Cranberries and pomegranates are the perfect addition to December weddings.

ion arrangements. Lemons and limes will accent summer flowers. Crabapples, pears, kale, and artichokes suggest the harvest at fall

weddings. Cranberries and pomegranates are the perfect addition to

December weddings.

www.jerifloraldesign.com

Save The DateAdvertisers highlight an upcoming event with 30 words of copy, includ-ing the date, address, phone number, and website. Photos accepted.

Boston Weddings Album This column highlights Boston Weddings partner-related events and promotions. Simply supply up to 4 photos, image captions, and information on the event.

Ask The PhotographerThis advertising spread will showcase commonly asked questions from brides and brides-to-be with answers from wedding photographers. Up to 8 photographers will be featured in each issue. Simply supply a question and answer equaling no more than 50 words with a photo and we will create the listing.

Ana Hernandez 2007 CollectionFriday, January 5, 2007 / State room, BoSton

Award-winning wedding gown designer Ana Hernandez is

presenting a runway fashion show at the State Room, please

call 617.536.2500 or visit www.anahernandezbridal.com

Ana Hernanadez, 165 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston;

617.536.2500

Wedding School 101Friday, January 5, 2007 / State room, BoSton

Presented by Weddingcreators.com, this is not your average

wedding show. Don’t miss informative presentations on

“how to create your dream wedding.” Admission is $25.00

raffles, live music, a fashion show, informative seminars,

and much more! Visit www.weddingcreators.com for more

information or call 781.942.1841 to register. Register by

Jauary 31, 2007 and receive “Buy 1, Get 1 Free” admission.

Boston Wedding GroupThe Bridal Survival Club, a unique forum sponsored by the

Boston Wedding Group (BWG), meets monthly to allow

brides to talk about their wedding plans, get advice, and

share the excitement of being engaged. Led by Allison

Moir-Smith, MA, of Emotionally Engaged Counseling for

Brides, these ninety-minute, free meetings lead to lasting

connections among brides like you. Visit bostonwedding-

group.com for upcoming meetings. share

the excitement of being engaged.

Led by Allison Moir-Smith, MA,

of Emotionally share the excitement

of being engaged. Led by Allison.

For additional information, please call the numbers listed below.

SavetheDate

Ana Hernandez 2007 CollectionFriday, January 5, 2007 / State room, BoSton

Award-winning wedding gown designer Ana Hernandez is

presenting a runway fashion show at the State Room, please

call 617.536.2500 or visit www.anahernandezbridal.com

Ana Hernanadez, 165 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston;

617.536.2500

Wedding School 101Friday, January 5, 2007 / State room, BoSton

Presented by Weddingcreators.com, this is not your average

wedding show. Don’t miss informative presentations on

“how to create your dream wedding.” Admission is $25.00

raffles, live music, a fashion show, informative seminars,

and much more! Visit www.weddingcreators.com for more

information or call 781.942.1841 to register. Register by

Jauary 31, 2007 and receive “Buy 1, Get 1 Free” admission.

A comprehensive Q&A with some of the best wedding photographers in and around the city…

Scott A. Levine:

Keep in mind that photography is a very subjective medium. Which means you want a photographer not only possessing talent, but with a true love for the art form. Many people are attracted by low cost photographers, which are the ones that will just do the bare minimum. Unfortunately this can leave a bride and groom with very little cal whole-sale club solely for the lowest price possible. Your wedding day is more than just a way to celebrate one of the biggest days in your lives, it is also a chronicle, a visual history of your family and friends locked in time for you and your great, great, great grandchildren to enjoy. You should consider photography an investment in the future and not just something that needs to get checked off the “Things to Do” list.

Brian Phillips Photography, LLCBoston & Beyond • 617.821.1084www.brianphillipsphoto.com

What are some tips when considering a

photographer for the wedding?

Brian Phillips Photography:

As with every aspect of your wedding, this is something for you to decide The short answer is yes; both you and your photog-rapher should take part in this process. Allowing you to choose all of the images severely limits the photographer from letting his creative vision of the day come thru. Simply choose your "must have" shots for the album. This is approximately 30 or 40 percent of the images that will go into the book. Doing this eliminates your photographer from being left shorthanded without great images able to story tell and create a fluid layout. Your photog-rapher can now choose from the hundreds of other amazing im-ages he or she shot to design an album that stands out from the crowd. And when the proof of the layout is presented to you, the opportunity to make some changes will allow for you to have the final say before the book is ever printed and bound.

Remember, the skills of your photographer go beyond just the camera and lens. Week in and week out they deal with the pro-duotographer’s expertise work for you. In the end you will have a much better album in a quicker amount of time.


Your wedding album is arguably the most important item left to remem-ber your wedding day as it’s your first family heirloom that will be passed

down for generations to come. You want this album to be a reflection of the people, the mood, and the excitement of your day. So the question is, should you or your photographer select the pictures for the wedding album?

Sun Photographics:

Jim and Sara Sun, the husband-and-wife co-owners of Wellesley-based Sun Photographics, recommend two photographers for weddings, especially with 100 guests or more, “having that second photographer can really add to the overall depth of coverage.” Two photographers working together can ensure maximum coverage throughout the day—one captur-ing the bride and groom, while the other takes reac-tion shots of parents and friends, especially during the toast and the first dance.

Jim Sun adds, “Having an experienced second shooter covering the bases also gives the lead photographer an additional degree of creative freedom, allowing the pur-suit of the riskier yet exceptionally beautiful pictures that truly capture the moment. That’s why we provide our couples with two photographers whenever possible.”

Brian Phillips Photography, LLCBoston & Beyond • 617.821.1084

Should I have one photographer or two for my wedding?

Ask the Photographer

Scott A. Levine:

Keep in mind that photography is a very subjective medium. Which means you want a photographer not only possessing talent, but with a true love for the art form. Many people are attracted by low cost photographers, which are the ones that will just do the bare minimum. Unfortunately this can leave a bride and groom with very little cal wholesale club solely for the lowest price possible. Your wedding day is more than just a way to celebrate one of the biggest days in your lives, it is also a chronicle, a visual history of your family and friends locked in time for you and your great, great, great grandchil-dren to enjoy. You should consider photography an investment in the future and not just some-thing that needs to get checked off the “Things to Do” list.


What are some tips when considering a photographer for the wedding?

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Colonnade Roof Top Pool Launch Party To celebrate the September issue, Boston Weddings

hosted a Launch Party at The Colonnade Hotel’s Roof Top Pool on Tuesday, August 28. More than150 guests sipped Ketel One cocktails and Grolsch beer as they enjoyed the gorgeous sunset from the roof evening’s warm weather and good company. More than150 guests sipped Ketel One cocktails and Grolsch beer as they enjoyed the gorgeous sunset from the

roof evening’s warm weather and good company.

The Colonnade Hotel • 120 Huntington Avenue • Boston 617.424.7000 • colonnadehotel.com




Colonnade Roof Top Pool Launch Party To celebrate the September issue, Boston Weddings

hosted a Launch Party at The Colonnade Hotel’s Roof Top Pool on Tuesday, August 28. More than150 guests sipped Ketel One cocktails and Grolsch beer as they enjoyed the gorgeous sunset from the roof evening’s warm weather and good company. More than150 guests sipped Ketel One cocktails and Grolsch beer as they enjoyed the gorgeous sunset from the

roof evening’s warm weather and good company.

The Colonnade Hotel • 120 Huntington Avenue • Boston 617.424.7000 • colonnadehotel.com

To see more party pics from events around town, visit bostonmagazine.com/photos.If you would like to find out how to showcase your event, please contact

Caitlin Domke, Marketing Coordinator, at 617.262.9700, ext. 253.

AlBuMA highlight of Boston Weddings partner-related events and promotions.

Unlike other regional wedding titles,

Boston Weddings is written and edited by

people who live here and know the local

wedding market. Backed by the credibility

and talent of Boston magazine, Boston

Weddings is crafted with the same clever

voice, sense of fun, and authority on the area.

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